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SEL Number: 01AR-06-FLTR
Title: Filter, Particulate


Last Updated: 7/8/2022 12:26:32 PM

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Description: Cartridge, canister, or other filtration media certified by NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
under 42 CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
84 and classified as a particulate filter with an efficiency of N100, R100, P100, or High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter. (see 01AR-06-REUS)

ImportantFeatures: Particulate filters are certified to N100, R100, P100, or HEPA and have a filter efficiency of at least 99.97% of airborne particles.

The filters are certified to three categories of oil resistance, as indicated by the letter prefix (N=Not Resistant to Oil, R=Somewhat Resistant to Oil (limited to one work shift), P=Strongly Resistant to Oil).

Operating Considerations: Filter type should be chosen based upon the anticipated hazard and wearer activity. For example, ""N"" respirators would be well suited for the medical/airborne pathogen environment, while ""P"" respirators would be more applicable for industrial settings where aerosolized oils are present.

NIOSH-approved filtering facepiece respirators exist with other efficiencies (such as N-95); however, the highest efficiency tested under 42 CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
part 84 is recommended in order to reduce the potential contaminant concentration inside the facepiece to the lowest possible level.

Note that filters are for use only with respirators designated by the manufacturer, and may not be interchanged with other respirators.

Training Requirements: Core Training: OSHA 1910.120, OSHA 1910.134, Manufacturer's User Instructions.
Initial Training: Minimal (<1 day)
Sustainment Training: Minimal (<1 day)

Mandatory Standards:


Applicable Standards and References:


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